Circular bowl-shaped mortar

SMG00201406

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Circular bowl-shaped mortar, of maroon porphry (?), possibly Egyptian or north African, 1501-1900

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658879
Materials:
porphyry
Measurements:
height 115 mm
rim: diameter 156 mm
base: diameter 100 mm
type:
mortars